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Dr. Darlene Viggiano, LMFT

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Darlene

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Background and approach

Darlene Viggiano is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who brings 18 years of clinical experience to addressing relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her background includes leadership roles in intensive outpatient programs, case management, and clinical supervision, and she has long experience working with complex presentations such as dual diagnosis, infidelity, and perinatal substance use. Her therapeutic practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches including attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused interventions, and existential exploration.

She also has a history of offering anger management, couples communication work, hypnosis, and mindful movement as complementary tools. Dr.

Viggiano has trained paraprofessionals and students in modalities for addressing abuse and addiction, and she has presented workshops in Jungian and transpersonal psychology. Dr.

Viggiano earned a PhD in Psychology and previously completed a master’s degree in psychology. She maintains professional membership in organizations related to clinical hypnosis and marriage and family therapy and is the author of two books on dreams and pregnancy loss that reflect her long-standing interest in psychological and spiritual processes.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online



Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and safety in relationships; it helps people explore how early and current relational experiences shape trust, closeness, and communication in partnerships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disruption, and mood difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with emotion and interaction patterns in couples and individuals to foster stronger emotional bonds and clearer expression of needs.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to assess concerns, preferences, and goals and then combine elements from different approaches as needed to create a tailored plan. This process includes checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting methods over time so the work aligns with the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to access consistent care from licensed professionals without commuting, and they allow sessions and brief check-ins to fit more easily into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Dr. Viggiano address?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and stress, addictions, sleep problems, parenting difficulties, anger and self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends empathic, client-centered listening with practical interventions; she integrates emotional processing and skills-based strategies to help people navigate painful experiences and relational patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 18 years of clinical practice, experience as an IOP clinician, case manager, and clinical lead supervisor, and a history of training paraprofessionals and students in modalities for abuse and addiction work.
What credentials and location information are on record?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 35420 and holds a PhD in Psychology as well as a master’s degree in psychology.
In which languages can clients work with her and does she accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Darlene can help with

Dr. Darlene Viggiano works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

How Darlene approaches therapy

Darlene's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy.

Experience and training

Darlene is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 18 years of clinical experience.